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fire-incident2 years ago

"Massive Fire Engulfs Albuquerque Recycling Plant"

A large fire broke out at a recycling plant south of Albuquerque, with fire officials stating that it could potentially burn for days. The fire started as a small outside fire containing plastics and quickly spread, becoming a multi-alarm and multi-jurisdictional fire. Wind conditions are pushing smoke and flames towards less populated areas. City officials have issued a health alert due to the thick smoke, warning that the burning plastics may release hazardous air pollutants. No injuries have been reported, and crews are working to protect the main building of the recycling plant.

via KOAT New Mexico|
#albuquerque#fire-incident#firefighters
environment2 years ago

Evacuations and Debris Clearing Continue After Recycling Plant and Toxic Fires in Indiana and Virginia

A recycling plant fire in Richmond, Indiana, is mostly out, but hundreds remain evacuated from their homes as crews monitor the air for chemicals and collect potentially harmful debris from neighboring schools and homes. Some samples of debris from the area tested positive for asbestos containing materials, and crews in protective gear began collecting debris from three schools near the fire site on Saturday. Potentially harmful VOCs were also found in six air samples, and particulate matter was found inside and outside the half-mile evacuation zone. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and local leaders have shared concerns since at least 2019 that the facility had hazards and building code violations.

via CNN|
#air-quality#asbestos#debris-cleanup
disasters2 years ago

Indiana Recycling Plant Fire: Evacuation Order Evaluation and Health Concerns Remain.

Officials in Richmond, Indiana are set to evaluate air and water samples on Saturday to determine when it will be safe for hundreds of residents to return home after a plastics recycling plant fire forced evacuation orders. The fire, which began on Tuesday, has largely been reduced to hotspots and flare-ups by Thursday. Potentially harmful contaminants have been found in air samples taken within the half-mile evacuation zone, including hydrogen cyanide, benzene, chlorine, carbon monoxide, and volatile organic compounds. Particulate matter has also been found inside and outside the evacuation zone. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but local leaders have expressed concerns about the facility's hazards and building code violations since 2019.

via CNN|
#air-and-water-samples#contaminants#disasters
environment2 years ago

Indiana Recycling Plant Fire Raises Health Concerns and Cancer Risks.

The still-smoldering fire at an Indiana recycling plant is spewing carcinogens more than a mile away, including "asbestos-containing" debris, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The evacuation order that forced 2,000 residents to flee their homes is still in effect as federal, state and local agencies develop plans to deal with the cancer-causing fragments in nearby neighborhoods. Hydrogen cyanide, benzene, chlorine, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds have also been detected in the evacuation zone. The exact cause of the blaze is still under investigation.

via New York Post |
#asbestos#carcinogens#environment
environment2 years ago

Indiana Recycling Plant Fire Raises Safety Concerns and Health Risks

A plastics recycling plant in Indiana has been burning since Tuesday afternoon, emitting potentially hazardous smoke, soot, and ash into the surrounding community. The US Environmental Protection Agency is conducting around-the-clock air quality monitoring due to concerns that the fire may be releasing debris contaminated with asbestos and toxic chemicals from the incinerated plastics. An evacuation order remains in effect for some 2,000 residents who live within a half-mile radius of the plant. Local leaders had expressed concerns since at least 2019 that the recycling plant was riddled with fire hazards and building code violations.

via CNN|
#air-quality#environment#indiana
environment2 years ago

"Indiana Recycling Plant Fire Sparks Evacuation and School Closure"

A plastics recycling plant in Indiana caught fire on Tuesday and is expected to burn for several more days. The EPA is monitoring the air for asbestos and other toxic debris, and about 2,000 people within a 0.5-mile radius of the plant remain under evacuation orders. The cause of the fire is unknown, and it is unclear when investigators will be able to approach the scene. The plant had previously been cited for "unsafe building and unsafe grounds."

via Fox News|
#air-monitoring#asbestos#environment
disasters2 years ago

Indiana Recycling Plant Fire Forces Evacuation and School Closure in Richmond Community

A recycling plant fire in Richmond, Indiana, emitting toxic smoke has forced evacuation orders for about 2,000 people, and the battle to put it out is expected to drag on for days. Plastics were among the items that started burning, and the smoke is "definitely toxic," according to Indiana State Fire Marshal Steve Jones. The cause of the fire is unknown, and no serious injuries have been reported. Air quality monitoring is set to continue as smoke dissipates, and residents downwind of the evacuation zone were encouraged to shelter in place.

via WPVI-TV|
#air-quality-monitoring#disasters#evacuation
disasters2 years ago

Multiple Recycling Plant Fires Spark Evacuation Orders and Toxic Smoke Emissions

A recycling plant fire in Richmond, Indiana, has forced evacuation orders for about 2,000 people due to toxic smoke emitting from burning plastics. The fire is expected to burn for days, and residents within a half-mile of the fire have been evacuated. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management are evaluating potential hazards resulting from the fire. The cause of the fire is unknown, and one firefighter was injured.

via CNN|
#disasters#evacuation-orders#indiana